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CROSS RIVER STATE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION: GOVERNOR’S CUP COMPETITION, tagged, ‘SWEET PRINCE CUP 2023’

Press Release.. The Cross River State Football Association has concluded arrangements to organize this years’ GOVERNORS CUP COMPETITION, tagged, ‘SWEET PRINCE CUP 2023’. According to the timeline for competition, 8th November has been fixed for the Draws and Seminar ; kickoff is fixed for 20th November ; while 17th December is the grand finale. Meanwhile, all the 18 Local Government areas will present a team to celebrate His Excellency Cup, with 6 private clubs, 2 from each of the senatorial dis

The African Team From UNICAL Emerges As Semi-Finalists In The 2023 Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Cour

The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has achieved a remarkable feat by emerging as the African Champions in the 2023 Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition (MLMC) and competing at the World finals of the competition which was held at the prestigious Baku Convention (BCC) and Heydar Aliyev Center (HAC), Baku on the 5th day of October, 2023. This prestigious competition, hosted by the International Institute of Space Law (IISL), occurred within the margins of the 74th International Astronaut

Pioneering Innovations in Sustainable Energy and Education: A Call for Support/Expansion For UNICAL

By Cynthia Maduekwe The University of Calabar stands at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations with two of its exceptional talents, Isidor Akpan and Kingsley Chukwuemeka Anyanwu. These trailblazers have unveiled transformative projects – the Solar Inverter by Isidor Akpan and the UNICAL Explorer App by Kingsley Chukwuemeka Anyanwu – both demonstrating immense potential for positive impact in the realms of clean energy and education. Isidor Akpan, a visionary technologist working in the Depa

Calabar, Abuja, Kaduna, Set to Host Go Forward Football Tournament 2023

*ABUJA---- Area 10 Stadium* *BAUCHI-----FIFA GOAL PROJECT* *CALABAR------UJ ESUENE STADIUM* *IJEBU ODE-----IMOLE IJEBU* *KADUNA--------RANCHERS STADIUM* *ONITSHA----ROJENNY STADIUM* *SAPELE--------SAPELE STADIUM* *THE PRIZE OF THIS TOURNAMENT:* 7 Teams To Play In Europe Against Clubs In Europe. The Second 7 Teams To Play In India. *GO FORWARD FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT* This tournament is meant for Nigerian and South West Cameroun grassroot football clubs and academies *TOURNAMENT DATE 14TH - 25TH NOVE

DANIEL EHIS JOINS THE YOUTH COMMISSIONER IN THE 8TH EDITION OF PICK YOUR SWEET YES

The *Guinness world Record breaker* for the longest writing time, *Daniel Ehis Aiguokhian* today 13th day of October 2023 joins the honourable Commissioner for Youths Development *Barr Ijom Ukam* in the 8th edition of the weekly *"Pick Your Sweet Yes"* at the ministry's Headquarters, Michael Ani secretariat Complex Calabar, Cross River State. It is a weekly event domiciled in the youth ministry, where after delightsome sweets are being shared amongst staff members and visitors, a symbol of the s

SWAN felicitates Sports Journalists, others on Nigeria's 63rd Independence Day

Press Release ...thumps up Agu-Ejidike for rewarding NYG athletes As Nigeria marks 63rd Independence Anniversary, President of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, has called on members to remain hopeful and committed in the service to the fatherland through professional discharge of duties. In a statement on Sunday October 1, 2023, signed by SWAN Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, Mr. Benjamin said as members of Fourth Estate of the Realm, Sports Writers have

NaijaBlaseTv CEO Ettah Emmanuel O. Joins Top Personalities at Agba Jalingo’s Birthday Symposium

Insightful Discussions and Key Takeaways from Agba Jalingo’s Birthday Symposium in Calabar _ The birthday symposium of Nigeria's renowned journalist, Agba Jalingo, took place at the Metropolitan Hotel in Calabar, and it was nothing short of spectacular. Ettah Emmanuel O. joined other top personalities and thought leaders in honoring Jalingo—one of Nigeria’s finest and most influential journalists. Mr. Jalingo, a man often regarded as the "mouthpiece of the gods" and the "oracle himself," marked

APC NATIONAL YOUTH CAUCUS INTERACTS AND AWARD HON. EMMANUEL IRONBAR

The APC National Youth Caucus in Cross River State visits, interact and awarded the Chief of staff to the Executive Governor of Cross River State Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar in a courtesy visit. The moves to encourage the Chief of staff through an award, began after observing his outstanding leadership, absolute loyalty to both his principal and our great party APC, tireless and unwavering commitment to public service, remarkable contributions and ceaseless support towards the vision and agenda of the

NYG2023: Unity & Enthusiasm Mark The Opening Of The 7th National Youth Games in Asaba.

The 2023 National Youth Games commenced with great pomp and enthusiasm in Asaba, Delta State, reflecting a carnival-like atmosphere. Participants from all 36 states of Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, paraded with pride as they embarked on the grand opening ceremony. The event was graced by the presence of the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Hon John Owan-Eno, who delivered a stirring address, emphasizing the importance of unity, peace, and togetherness among th

Early Preparations, Athletes Welfare Are Top Priorities for Summer Olympics -John Enoh

_Ministry will secure training camps within and outside Nigeria for athletes_ The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has stated that the Ministry will prioritize welfare, early camping and preparations for athletes, as Team Nigeria counts down to the All-Africa Games and Summer Olympic Games, to be held next year in Accra and Paris respectively. The Minister made this known during a chat with his media team, in Abuja, as he reiterated the importance of starting pre

REV. EYOANWAN OTU FLAGS OFF BACK-TO-SCHOOL PROJECT, AFFIRMS EDUCATION AS AN INVESTMENT FOR PRODUCTIV

The wife of the State Governor, Rev. Mrs. Eyoanwan Bassey Otu has flagged off the ‘Back-to-school’ project, through her Humanity Without Borders (HUWIB) initiative with an affirmation that education is one of the biggest investments that the State must make to bring about lasting and productive change for the future generation. Speaking during the flag off ceremony at the refugee settlement camp, Adagom, the Governor’s wife inferred that “the greatness of every child and the greatness of Cross R

Sports Minister Welcomes Deaf Eagles, Congratulates Team on Nigeria's First Appearance at World Deaf

_Ministry to begin work on making deaf sports mandatory at National Sports Festivals and Youth Games_ The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, today welcomed back Nigeria's Men's Deaf football team, also called the "Deaf Eagles", in Abuja, after their participation at the 4th edition of the World Deaf Football Championships that took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Minister hailed the team for their outing as they made Nigeria proud. Nigeria was a first time pa

C’River Assembly Confirms O'benEtchi As Chairman Forestry Commission

The State House of Assembly has confirmed Rt. Hon. George O'benEtchi as the Chairman of the Cross River Forestry Commission. The unanimous decision follows his appointment by Governor Sen. Prince Bassey Otu on September 21, 2023. In a session that received widespread acceptance for O'benEtchi's from lawmakers, having been a two term member of the Assembly, confirmation received widespread acclaim from members of the House of Assembly, the member representing Akamkpa II, Hon. Linus Etim, praised

Barr. Okoi Obono-Obla writes Tinubu, mobilizes public petitions against alleged MTN, Multichoice exp

By Akpan David, Calabar A former presidential aide, Obol Okoi Obono-Obla has submitted a petition to President Bola Tinubu over what he termed exploitative, criminal and very poor services by two South African firms, Multichoice Nigeria Ltd and Mobile Telephone Network (MTN). In the letter dated 6 November 2023, the activist and lawyer prayed the president to invoke the power vested in him by the provisions of Section 40 (4) of FCCPC and constitute the Consumers Protection and Competition Tribun

FGGC CALABAR 2017 SET ALUMNA, EMMANUELLA IKPEME, MAKES WAVES WITH HER HANDWORK OF HIGHCLASSHUSTLER S

By Cynthia Maduekwe Emmanuella Ikpeme, a proud alumna of the Federal Government Girls' College (FGGC) Calabar, Class of 2017, is gaining attention and admiration for her unique business venture, Highclasshustler. Hailing from Odukpani Local Government Area in Cross River State, Emmanuella Ikpeme is making waves with her distinctive surprise packages, particularly those targeted at University of Calabar (UNICAL) Nursing students. Highclasshustler, the brainchild of Emmanuella Ikpeme, is a small b

GOV. OTU PROPOSES 250 BILLION FOR 2024 FISCAL YEAR.

The State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu has proposed a budget size of N250,000,000 000 (two hundred and fifty billion naira) for the 2024 fiscal year. Capital expenditure is to gulp, N154, 000,000,000 (one hundred and fifty-four billion naira) while the sum of N96,000,000,000 (Ninety six billion naira) is proposed for recurrent expenditure. The Governor made this proposal at the Chambers of the State House of Assembly on Thursday, during the presentation of the State Budget Estimates and App

UAE, Other Global Initiatives Partners Support Strategy To Reduce Multi-Dimensional Poverty In Niger

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed readiness to partner with the federal government in tackling humanitarian and poverty challenges in Nigeria. It commended President Ahmed Bola Tinubu's efforts so far in that direction. UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Saeed Al Shamsi, made this known when he led a team from the embassy and Noor Dubai Foundation to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation in Abuja. The Envoy who described the relationship between his country and N

Sports Minister Postulates Growth of eSports in Nigeria Will Not be Overlooked

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has stated that Nigeria is enthusiastic about the potentials of eSports, also known as electronic sports or gaming sports. The Minister made the assertion during a meeting with organized Nigerian eSports proponents, led by Mr. Clinton Agbor Ayuk, at his office in Abuja. Senator Enoh expressed his faith in the promising future for the growth and advancement of eSports. He added that, sports as a sector provides Nigerian youths

States Came In For NYG With More Athletes Than Registered For - Okowa

*Receives SWAN NEC on visit While the hosts Delta State and the Federal Ministry of Sports Development were expecting about 4,500 athletes to come in for the 7th National Youth Games, number of those who actually showed up, exceeded expectation, giving rise to accommodation challenges before the opening ceremony on Saturday September 23, 2023. Chairman Delta State Sports Commission, Chief Tonobok Okowa disclosed this when he recieved the national executive of the Sports Writers Association of Ni

Sports Minister Commends NBBF for Successful Zenith Elite Women’s Basketball League

_Congratulates Champions, MFM Basketball on winning title_ The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh,has commended the Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF), led by Engr. Musa Kida, for their organization of the Women's Basketball League Final Four, held in Lagos from October 17th to 19th, 2023. The Minister was present at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, where he witnessed a thrilling match between MFM Basketball and Nigerian Customs. MFM Basketball clinched t